So You're Having a Heart Cath and Angioplasty 所以你正在进行一个心脏泻药和血管成形术

This book is the ultimate guide to cardiac catheterization (heart cath) and angioplasty in the US. It gives you the information you need to be firmly in the driver’s seat, from preparing for the first hospital visit, through the heart cath and angioplasty procedures, to the quickest routes to recovery. Real-life patient stories, extensive self-help sections, and detailed illustrations fully explain the procedures, and a glossary and who’s who of medical staff take the mystery out of medicine. Also included are a comprehensive directory to Internet and other resources, a guide to complementary therapies, and a diary to help you keep track of your treatment—and your recovery.

Introduction
Chapter 1. Coronary Artery Disease and You
Chapter 2. Getting Ready for Your Heart Cath
Chapter 3. The Day of Your Heart Cath
Chapter 4. The Heart Cath Procedure
Chapter 5. Is Angioplasty Right for You?
Chapter 6. The Angioplasty Procedure
Chapter 7. The Angioplasty Toolkit
Chapter 8. Angioplasty in Other Parts of the Body
Chapter 9. When It's All Over
Chapter 10. Recovering at Home
Chapter 11. How You Can Help Yourself
Chapter 12. Has My Angioplasty Worked?
Chapter 13. Medications
Chapter 14. The Future of Angioplasty
Chapter 15. Who's Who of Hospital Staff
Glossary
Resources
Your Diary
Index